Plage des Fosses Beach
A fine pebbly beach that's good for families
Plages Fosses and Plage Fossettes are neighbouring beaches that are amongst the easiest to access in Cap Ferrat.
Just a few minutes walk from the Saint Jean Cap Ferrat port, they are both in sheltered coves that provide crystal-clear, calm water that is ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
Neither beach has much in the way of facilities and Fosses is the more basic of the two; there is nowhere to buy food or drink, so you will need to buy your own from one of the shops in Saint Jean Cap Ferrat before you arrive. You are only a short walk from the port though, where you’ll find a ton of cafés and restaurants.
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Water Safety & Clarity
There is a concrete jetty that sticks out into the sea, which many people use as a sunbathing deck. It's also a popular launchpad for children who want to plunge straight into the water. There are no lifeguards on this beach.
Beach Quality
The beach is a mix of fine pebbles and gritty sand, with some dried-up seaweed and driftwood mixed in. It’s fine underfoot but not very comfortable to lie on, so bring a big beach towel.
Watersports Nearby
Snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing are your pastimes on this beach - doesn't sounds too bad!
Directions
The only parking is along residential streets and it can be very hard to find a space, so you are best taking the 81 bus to the port and walking from there.
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Hsud0145 Villa
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Roquette Villa, La Roquette-sur-Var
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Hsud0058 Villa, Saint Paul de Vence
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Hsud0083 Villa, Vence
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La Bastide Saint Antoine Hotel, Grasse
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La Colombe D'Or Hotel, St Paul de Vence
This celebrated Provençal inn combines elegant accommodation with a private collection of modern art by renowned 20th-century artists.
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Suisse Hotel
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Eza Chateau Hotel, Eze
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Le Saint Paul Hotel, Saint-Paul de Vence
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La Reserve de Beaulieu Hotel
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Cap Ferrat Diving School
Whichever excursion you choose, you will be closer to discovering the many secrets of the underwater world.
Restaurants nearby
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Le Cap Restaurant, Saint Jean Cap Ferrat
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Restaurant des Rois, Beaulieu Sur Mer
The jewel in the crown of La Réserve de Beaulieu hotel is this gastronomic restaurant which has one Michelin star.
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La Table du Royal Restaurant, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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Salon de The de la Villa Ephrussy de Rotschild, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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Capitaine Cook Restaurant, St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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Casino de Beaulieu
Reopened in December 2014 and restored to its original elegance with a touch of modern glamour this is 'must see' building as well as fantastic entertainment venue.
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Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
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Kerylos Villa
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Citadelle de Villefranche
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Saint-Pierre des Pecheurs Chapel
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Volti Museum
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Goetz-Boumeester Museum
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Saint Donat Golf Course, Grasse
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Cannes-Mougins Golf Country Course
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Le Provencal Golf Course, Biot
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Towns nearby
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Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat
Sitting on a beautiful rocky peninsula of pine trees and palms just to the east of Nice is Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat. This area is the epitome of elegance and old Riviera glamour: from the small, chic harbour to the palatial gated villas and magnificent gardens of celebrities, oligarchs and famous family dynasties.
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Beaulieu-sur-Mer
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Villefranche-sur-Mer
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Cap de Nice
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Eze
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Cimiez
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